Syria’s first wheat shipment since al-Assad ouster points to recovery
Traders say Syria has largely been relying on overland imports from neighbours this year.
‘Children with cancer cannot wait’: the human cost of clinical trial delays after Brexit
Exclusive: Price of importing drugs for a Paris and Birmingham study has almost quadrupled to £175,000
British clinical trials of revolutionary cancer treatments are being derailed by red tape and extra costs caused by Brexit, according to a report obtained by the Guardian.
These two examples illustrate how the UK’s departure from the EU is harming UK cancer research, leaving patients in limbo and unable to access pioneering treatments.
Continue reading...NHS cancer patients denied life-saving drugs due to Brexit costs, report finds
Exclusive: Britons found to have ‘lost out’ while rest of Europe benefits from golden age of research and treatments
British cancer patients are being denied life-saving drugs and trials of revolutionary treatments are being derailed by the red tape and extra costs brought on by Brexit, a damning report warns.
Soaring numbers are being diagnosed with the disease amid a growing and ageing population, improved diagnosis initiatives and wider public awareness – making global collaborations to find new medicines essential.
Continue reading...Hamas said to recruit 30,000 Gaza youths into its military wing – The Times of Israel
- Hamas said to recruit 30,000 Gaza youths into its military wing The Times of Israel
- Hamas reportedly recruits additional 30,000 terrorists, Houthis sanction US-based arms companies The Jerusalem Post
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- Hamas ‘short on weapons, forced to recruit minors’ The Australian
President Noboa: Another Trump Ally in Latin America – Jacobin
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- Daniel Noboa: Centre-right leader wins re-election in Ecuador BBC
- Daniel Noboa wins another term as Ecuador’s murder rate soars The Economist
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Hamas claims it won’t develop weapons, dig tunnels during long-term truce with Israel – The Times of Israel
- Hamas claims it won’t develop weapons, dig tunnels during long-term truce with Israel The Times of Israel
- Hamas rejects Israeli ceasefire disarmament proposal, Palestinian official says BBC
- Houthis reportedly sanction 12 US arms companies for supplying Israel The Jerusalem Post
- Hamas rejects ceasefire offer as far-right Israeli lawmakers call for escalation in Gaza CNN
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Trump Wants Only Loyal MAGA Minions in State Department – The Daily Beast
UK prison officers to demand electric stun guns for dangerous jails
Meeting called with justice secretary after attack on three guards at HMP Frankland
Prison officers will demand the immediate issue of electric stun guns to protect staff guarding Britain’s most dangerous jails when they meet the justice secretary this week.
Wednesday’s meeting with Shabana Mahmood was called after the attack on three guards at HMP Frankland, allegedly by the convicted terrorist Hashem Abedi. Two were seriously injured after being doused in hot cooking fat and stabbed, one five times in the torso, in a sustained assault.
Continue reading...‘Easter truce’ in Russia’s Ukraine war marked by accusations of violations
The 30-hour cessation of hostilities would have been the most significant pause in the fighting throughout the war.
Labor vows to consider strengthening Australia’s animal welfare body after shocking abattoir revelations
Exclusive: Guardian Australia investigation into export abattoirs brings ‘necessary and commonsense’ commitment back to the spotlight
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Labor will consider strengthening Australia’s independent animal welfare body following shocking revelations of welfare breaches and oversight failings in the nation’s export abattoirs.
A Guardian Australia investigation revealed on Saturday that government-employed veterinarians working inside the nation’s export abattoirs had repeatedly blown the whistle on “profound problems” with the system.
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Continue reading...Prince Andrew joins Charles and Camilla for Easter Sunday service
Duke of York attends royal family’s traditional Easter service at Windsor Castle with Sarah, Duchess of York
The Duke of York has appeared at the Easter Sunday service at Windsor Castle with King Charles, days after it emerged that an alleged spy helped him write birthday letters to China’s president.
Prince Andrew arrived at St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle, with the princess royal, as well as his ex-wife Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York, and Anne’s husband, Vice-Admiral Sir Tim Laurence.
Continue reading...Lebanese president says disarming Hezbollah ‘delicate’ as Israel kills two
Joseph Aoun makes the comment as the Lebanese army says it foils a rocket attack on Israel.
Trump draft order calls for drastic restructure of state department
If enacted changes would be one of the biggest reorganizations of department since its founding in 1789
A draft Trump administration executive order circulating among US diplomats proposes a radical restructuring of the US state department, including drastic reductions to sub-Saharan operations, envoys and bureaus relating to climate, refugees, human rights, democracy and gender equality.
The changes, if enacted, would be one of the biggest reorganizations of the department since its founding in 1789, according to Bloomberg, which had seen a copy of the 16-page draft, which first reported on the draft.
Continue reading...First wheat shipment since Assad’s ouster arrives in Syria’s Latakia – Reuters
- First wheat shipment since Assad's ouster arrives in Syria's Latakia Reuters
- Syria’s first wheat shipment since al-Assad ouster points to recovery Al Jazeera
- Syria receives 1st wheat shipment at Latakia Port since Assad’s ouster Anadolu Ajansı
- Syria Gets Its First Wheat Shipment Since Bashar Al-Assad's Ouster NDTV
- First wheat shipment arrives in Syria since fall of Assad EFE - Agencia de noticias
DR Congo suspends ex-President Kabila’s party over alleged M23 links
Authorities accuse the 53-year-old politician of high treason over alleged ties to the Rwanda-backed M23 rebel group.
‘Operational misunderstanding’ led to killing of Gaza medics, IDF inquiry says – BBC
- 'Operational misunderstanding' led to killing of Gaza medics, IDF inquiry says BBC
- ‘Professional failures’ led to killing of Palestinian medics in Gaza, says Israeli military CNN
- Israel’s Military Cites ‘Professional Failures’ in Killings of Gaza Medics The New York Times
- LIVE: Israel releases Gaza medics killing probe, bombs ‘safe-zone’ Al Jazeera
- IDF ousts officer responsible for incident in which 15 rescue workers were killed in Gaza The Times of Israel
Zelenskyy says Russia has intensified shelling despite ‘Easter truce’ as Moscow also accuses Ukraine of breaching ceasefire – as it happened
‘Easter truce’ ordered by Putin on Saturday but Ukraine president says Russian army continuing efforts to advance. This live blog is closed
Easter falls on the same day this year for orthodox and western churches, and Volodymyr Zelenskyy has urged Ukrainians not to give up hope that peace will one day return.
Here are some of the latest images coming out of the newswires from Ukraine where festivities continue despite Russian attacks:
We are documenting every Russian violation of its self-declared commitment to a full ceasefire for the Easter period and are prepared to provide the necessary information to our partners.
In practice, either Putin does not have full control over his army, or the situation proves that in Russia, they have no intention of making a genuine move toward ending the war, and are only interested in favorable PR coverage. It’s a good thing, at least, that there were no air raid sirens.
Continue reading...Zelenskyy dismisses Putin ceasefire as ‘PR’ and says Russian attacks continue
Ukraine reports drone and artillery strikes over Easter weekend, while Moscow also claims ceasefire breaches by Kyiv
Volodymyr Zelenskyy has dismissed Vladimir Putin’s Easter ceasefire as a fake “PR” exercise and said Russian troops had continued their drone and artillery attacks across many parts of the frontline.
Citing a report from Ukraine’s commander-in-chief, Oleksandr Syrskyi, Zelenskyy said Russia was still using heavy weapons and since 10am on Sunday an increase in Russian shelling had been observed.
Continue reading...RAF Typhoon jets intercept Russian aircraft near Nato airspace in Poland – BBC
- RAF Typhoon jets intercept Russian aircraft near Nato airspace in Poland BBC
- RAF fighters scrambled twice to intercept Russian planes last week The Guardian
- RAF intercepted Russian jets to defend Nato airspace The Telegraph
- UK Fighter Jets Intercept Two Russian Planes Near NATO's Eastern Flank Newsweek
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